In some cases, oci.dll errors could indicate aregistryproblem, avirusor malware issue, or even ahardwarefailure.
How to Fix Oci.dll Errors
Don’t download oci.dll from a “DLL download” website.
There are many reasons whydownloading a DLL file is a bad idea.
Restore oci.dll from the Recycle Bin.
The easiest possible cause of a “missing” oci.dll file is that you’ve mistakenly deleted it.
Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system.
Reinstall the program that uses the oci.dll file.
Try your best to complete this step; it’s the likely fix for this error.
Pay close attention to the program that you’re reinstalling.
Edit a value in theWindows Registryto fix the Oracle client from loading the incorrect DLL file.
Find thiskey:
Then, right-clickORACLEand choose to make a new key calledZ_SSIS.
Right-click that new key and make a new string calledORACLE_HOME.
Open that string and set the value to the location of the 32-bit installation of Oracle.
Use System Restore to undo recent system changes.
Update the drivers for hardware devicesthat might be related to this DLL file.
The oci.dll file may or may not be related to video cardsthis was just an example.
The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly.
Install any available Windows updates.
Manyservice packsand other patches replace or update some of the hundreds of Microsoft distributed DLL files on your rig.
The oci.dll file could be included in one of those updates.
Repair your installation of Windows.
Use a free registry cleanerto repair oci.dll related issues in the registry.
We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners.
Perform a clean installation of Windowsto erase everything from thehard driveand install a fresh copy of Windows.
If none of the steps above correct the oci.dll error, this should be your next course of action.
All the information on your hard drive will be erased during a clean installation.
Troubleshoot for a hardware problem if any oci.dll errors persist.
After a clean install of Windows, your DLL problem can only be hardware related.
Oci.dll Errors
There are several ways that oci.dll errors can show up on your gear.
However, it usually has to do with an Oracle tool.
